Karis Davidson impresses at US Women’s US Open
A week ago, Queensland’s Karis Davidson wasn’t even in the US Women’s Open field. Today, she finds herself inside the top twenty as the event heads into the weekend at the Riviera Country Club following rounds of 69 and 73.
At even par, Davidson is just four shots off the halfway lead in the most significant event in women’s golf, and the 27-year-old heads the seven-strong Australasian contingent with 36 holes to play.
Hannah Green at 1 over, Grace Kim at 2 over and Minjee Lee at 3 over are the next best of the down under brigade, Lee, perhaps disappointing with a round of 75, but given the leaders are at just 4 under, all three, along with Davidson retain outside hopes of possibly contending over the final 36 holes.
Davidson was asked what it means to have made the cut, given the circumstances of her late inclusion in the field.
“Yeah, it’s really awesome to be honest,” she said. “I obviously came over not knowing I was going to get in, and, yeah, it means a lot for sure.
“It really firmed up today, so it was really hard to hit the ball close to the hole, and obviously, the wind made this more difficult as well.
“I think I’m just going to stick to my game plan over the weekend. You know, around here, you’ve just got to hit really good shots and get it on the green and try and make a two-putt.
“So, I’m just going to stick to my strategy and hopefully the weekend is really good.”
Green, at 1 over, is just five off the lead after her round of 73.
Lydia Ko missed the cut by one, two late birdies leaving her just short, as did Stephanie Kyriacou, following her round of 78, and Queensland amateur Sarah Hammett, better for the experience when she improved with a second round of 77 but finished well back.
